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RN Pediatrics Skills Set 3

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Which technique is appropriate when administering medication to an infant?

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Question 1

Which technique is appropriate when administering medication to an infant?

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek
  2. Place at back of throat
  3. Mix with large bottle of formula
  4. Force infant supine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek

Explanation: Medication should be given slowly along the cheek to prevent aspiration.

Question 2

Which position is appropriate for a lumbar puncture in a child?

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest
  2. Supine with legs extended
  3. Prone position
  4. Standing upright
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest

Explanation: Side-lying flexed position opens spinal spaces for lumbar puncture.

Question 3

Which position is appropriate for a lumbar puncture in a child?

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest
  2. Supine with legs extended
  3. Prone position
  4. Standing upright
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest

Explanation: Side-lying flexed position opens spinal spaces for lumbar puncture.

Question 4

Which technique is appropriate when administering medication to an infant?

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek
  2. Place at back of throat
  3. Mix with large bottle of formula
  4. Force infant supine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek

Explanation: Medication should be given slowly along the cheek to prevent aspiration.

Question 5

Which action reflects atraumatic care in pediatrics?

  1. Allow parent to stay with child
  2. Perform procedures quickly without explanation
  3. Separate child from caregiver
  4. Use restraints routinely
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Allow parent to stay with child

Explanation: Atraumatic care minimizes stress and supports family presence.

Question 6

Which position is appropriate for a lumbar puncture in a child?

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest
  2. Supine with legs extended
  3. Prone position
  4. Standing upright
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest

Explanation: Side-lying flexed position opens spinal spaces for lumbar puncture.

Question 7

Which action reflects atraumatic care in pediatrics?

  1. Allow parent to stay with child
  2. Perform procedures quickly without explanation
  3. Separate child from caregiver
  4. Use restraints routinely
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Allow parent to stay with child

Explanation: Atraumatic care minimizes stress and supports family presence.

Question 8

Which position is appropriate for a lumbar puncture in a child?

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest
  2. Supine with legs extended
  3. Prone position
  4. Standing upright
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest

Explanation: Side-lying flexed position opens spinal spaces for lumbar puncture.

Question 9

Which position is appropriate for a lumbar puncture in a child?

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest
  2. Supine with legs extended
  3. Prone position
  4. Standing upright
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest

Explanation: Side-lying flexed position opens spinal spaces for lumbar puncture.

Question 10

Which technique is appropriate when administering medication to an infant?

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek
  2. Place at back of throat
  3. Mix with large bottle of formula
  4. Force infant supine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek

Explanation: Medication should be given slowly along the cheek to prevent aspiration.

Question 11

Which position is appropriate for a lumbar puncture in a child?

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest
  2. Supine with legs extended
  3. Prone position
  4. Standing upright
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest

Explanation: Side-lying flexed position opens spinal spaces for lumbar puncture.

Question 12

Which technique is appropriate when administering medication to an infant?

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek
  2. Place at back of throat
  3. Mix with large bottle of formula
  4. Force infant supine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek

Explanation: Medication should be given slowly along the cheek to prevent aspiration.

Question 13

Which action reflects atraumatic care in pediatrics?

  1. Allow parent to stay with child
  2. Perform procedures quickly without explanation
  3. Separate child from caregiver
  4. Use restraints routinely
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Allow parent to stay with child

Explanation: Atraumatic care minimizes stress and supports family presence.

Question 14

Which action reflects atraumatic care in pediatrics?

  1. Allow parent to stay with child
  2. Perform procedures quickly without explanation
  3. Separate child from caregiver
  4. Use restraints routinely
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Allow parent to stay with child

Explanation: Atraumatic care minimizes stress and supports family presence.

Question 15

Which position is appropriate for a lumbar puncture in a child?

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest
  2. Supine with legs extended
  3. Prone position
  4. Standing upright
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest

Explanation: Side-lying flexed position opens spinal spaces for lumbar puncture.

Question 16

Which technique is appropriate when administering medication to an infant?

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek
  2. Place at back of throat
  3. Mix with large bottle of formula
  4. Force infant supine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek

Explanation: Medication should be given slowly along the cheek to prevent aspiration.

Question 17

Which technique is appropriate when administering medication to an infant?

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek
  2. Place at back of throat
  3. Mix with large bottle of formula
  4. Force infant supine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek

Explanation: Medication should be given slowly along the cheek to prevent aspiration.

Question 18

Which position is appropriate for a lumbar puncture in a child?

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest
  2. Supine with legs extended
  3. Prone position
  4. Standing upright
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest

Explanation: Side-lying flexed position opens spinal spaces for lumbar puncture.

Question 19

Which action reflects atraumatic care in pediatrics?

  1. Allow parent to stay with child
  2. Perform procedures quickly without explanation
  3. Separate child from caregiver
  4. Use restraints routinely
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Allow parent to stay with child

Explanation: Atraumatic care minimizes stress and supports family presence.

Question 20

Which position is appropriate for a lumbar puncture in a child?

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest
  2. Supine with legs extended
  3. Prone position
  4. Standing upright
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest

Explanation: Side-lying flexed position opens spinal spaces for lumbar puncture.

Question 21

Which position is appropriate for a lumbar puncture in a child?

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest
  2. Supine with legs extended
  3. Prone position
  4. Standing upright
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest

Explanation: Side-lying flexed position opens spinal spaces for lumbar puncture.

Question 22

Which action reflects atraumatic care in pediatrics?

  1. Allow parent to stay with child
  2. Perform procedures quickly without explanation
  3. Separate child from caregiver
  4. Use restraints routinely
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Allow parent to stay with child

Explanation: Atraumatic care minimizes stress and supports family presence.

Question 23

Which action reflects atraumatic care in pediatrics?

  1. Allow parent to stay with child
  2. Perform procedures quickly without explanation
  3. Separate child from caregiver
  4. Use restraints routinely
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Allow parent to stay with child

Explanation: Atraumatic care minimizes stress and supports family presence.

Question 24

Which position is appropriate for a lumbar puncture in a child?

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest
  2. Supine with legs extended
  3. Prone position
  4. Standing upright
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest

Explanation: Side-lying flexed position opens spinal spaces for lumbar puncture.

Question 25

Which technique is appropriate when administering medication to an infant?

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek
  2. Place at back of throat
  3. Mix with large bottle of formula
  4. Force infant supine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek

Explanation: Medication should be given slowly along the cheek to prevent aspiration.

Question 26

Which technique is appropriate when administering medication to an infant?

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek
  2. Place at back of throat
  3. Mix with large bottle of formula
  4. Force infant supine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek

Explanation: Medication should be given slowly along the cheek to prevent aspiration.

Question 27

Which position is appropriate for a lumbar puncture in a child?

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest
  2. Supine with legs extended
  3. Prone position
  4. Standing upright
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest

Explanation: Side-lying flexed position opens spinal spaces for lumbar puncture.

Question 28

Which technique is appropriate when administering medication to an infant?

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek
  2. Place at back of throat
  3. Mix with large bottle of formula
  4. Force infant supine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek

Explanation: Medication should be given slowly along the cheek to prevent aspiration.

Question 29

Which position is appropriate for a lumbar puncture in a child?

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest
  2. Supine with legs extended
  3. Prone position
  4. Standing upright
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest

Explanation: Side-lying flexed position opens spinal spaces for lumbar puncture.

Question 30

Which action reflects atraumatic care in pediatrics?

  1. Allow parent to stay with child
  2. Perform procedures quickly without explanation
  3. Separate child from caregiver
  4. Use restraints routinely
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Allow parent to stay with child

Explanation: Atraumatic care minimizes stress and supports family presence.

Question 31

Which position is appropriate for a lumbar puncture in a child?

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest
  2. Supine with legs extended
  3. Prone position
  4. Standing upright
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest

Explanation: Side-lying flexed position opens spinal spaces for lumbar puncture.

Question 32

Which technique is appropriate when administering medication to an infant?

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek
  2. Place at back of throat
  3. Mix with large bottle of formula
  4. Force infant supine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek

Explanation: Medication should be given slowly along the cheek to prevent aspiration.

Question 33

Which position is appropriate for a lumbar puncture in a child?

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest
  2. Supine with legs extended
  3. Prone position
  4. Standing upright
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest

Explanation: Side-lying flexed position opens spinal spaces for lumbar puncture.

Question 34

Which technique is appropriate when administering medication to an infant?

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek
  2. Place at back of throat
  3. Mix with large bottle of formula
  4. Force infant supine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek

Explanation: Medication should be given slowly along the cheek to prevent aspiration.

Question 35

Which technique is appropriate when administering medication to an infant?

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek
  2. Place at back of throat
  3. Mix with large bottle of formula
  4. Force infant supine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek

Explanation: Medication should be given slowly along the cheek to prevent aspiration.

Question 36

Which position is appropriate for a lumbar puncture in a child?

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest
  2. Supine with legs extended
  3. Prone position
  4. Standing upright
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest

Explanation: Side-lying flexed position opens spinal spaces for lumbar puncture.

Question 37

Which technique is appropriate when administering medication to an infant?

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek
  2. Place at back of throat
  3. Mix with large bottle of formula
  4. Force infant supine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek

Explanation: Medication should be given slowly along the cheek to prevent aspiration.

Question 38

Which action reflects atraumatic care in pediatrics?

  1. Allow parent to stay with child
  2. Perform procedures quickly without explanation
  3. Separate child from caregiver
  4. Use restraints routinely
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Allow parent to stay with child

Explanation: Atraumatic care minimizes stress and supports family presence.

Question 39

Which technique is appropriate when administering medication to an infant?

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek
  2. Place at back of throat
  3. Mix with large bottle of formula
  4. Force infant supine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek

Explanation: Medication should be given slowly along the cheek to prevent aspiration.

Question 40

Which action reflects atraumatic care in pediatrics?

  1. Allow parent to stay with child
  2. Perform procedures quickly without explanation
  3. Separate child from caregiver
  4. Use restraints routinely
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Allow parent to stay with child

Explanation: Atraumatic care minimizes stress and supports family presence.

Question 41

Which action reflects atraumatic care in pediatrics?

  1. Allow parent to stay with child
  2. Perform procedures quickly without explanation
  3. Separate child from caregiver
  4. Use restraints routinely
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Allow parent to stay with child

Explanation: Atraumatic care minimizes stress and supports family presence.

Question 42

Which position is appropriate for a lumbar puncture in a child?

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest
  2. Supine with legs extended
  3. Prone position
  4. Standing upright
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest

Explanation: Side-lying flexed position opens spinal spaces for lumbar puncture.

Question 43

Which position is appropriate for a lumbar puncture in a child?

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest
  2. Supine with legs extended
  3. Prone position
  4. Standing upright
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest

Explanation: Side-lying flexed position opens spinal spaces for lumbar puncture.

Question 44

Which action reflects atraumatic care in pediatrics?

  1. Allow parent to stay with child
  2. Perform procedures quickly without explanation
  3. Separate child from caregiver
  4. Use restraints routinely
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Allow parent to stay with child

Explanation: Atraumatic care minimizes stress and supports family presence.

Question 45

Which position is appropriate for a lumbar puncture in a child?

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest
  2. Supine with legs extended
  3. Prone position
  4. Standing upright
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest

Explanation: Side-lying flexed position opens spinal spaces for lumbar puncture.

Question 46

Which action reflects atraumatic care in pediatrics?

  1. Allow parent to stay with child
  2. Perform procedures quickly without explanation
  3. Separate child from caregiver
  4. Use restraints routinely
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Allow parent to stay with child

Explanation: Atraumatic care minimizes stress and supports family presence.

Question 47

Which action reflects atraumatic care in pediatrics?

  1. Allow parent to stay with child
  2. Perform procedures quickly without explanation
  3. Separate child from caregiver
  4. Use restraints routinely
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Allow parent to stay with child

Explanation: Atraumatic care minimizes stress and supports family presence.

Question 48

Which position is appropriate for a lumbar puncture in a child?

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest
  2. Supine with legs extended
  3. Prone position
  4. Standing upright
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest

Explanation: Side-lying flexed position opens spinal spaces for lumbar puncture.

Question 49

Which position is appropriate for a lumbar puncture in a child?

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest
  2. Supine with legs extended
  3. Prone position
  4. Standing upright
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Side-lying with knees to chest

Explanation: Side-lying flexed position opens spinal spaces for lumbar puncture.

Question 50

Which action reflects atraumatic care in pediatrics?

  1. Allow parent to stay with child
  2. Perform procedures quickly without explanation
  3. Separate child from caregiver
  4. Use restraints routinely
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Allow parent to stay with child

Explanation: Atraumatic care minimizes stress and supports family presence.

Question 51

Which technique is appropriate when administering medication to an infant?

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek
  2. Place at back of throat
  3. Mix with large bottle of formula
  4. Force infant supine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek

Explanation: Medication should be given slowly along the cheek to prevent aspiration.

Question 52

Which action reflects atraumatic care in pediatrics?

  1. Allow parent to stay with child
  2. Perform procedures quickly without explanation
  3. Separate child from caregiver
  4. Use restraints routinely
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Allow parent to stay with child

Explanation: Atraumatic care minimizes stress and supports family presence.

Question 53

Which technique is appropriate when administering medication to an infant?

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek
  2. Place at back of throat
  3. Mix with large bottle of formula
  4. Force infant supine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek

Explanation: Medication should be given slowly along the cheek to prevent aspiration.

Question 54

Which technique is appropriate when administering medication to an infant?

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek
  2. Place at back of throat
  3. Mix with large bottle of formula
  4. Force infant supine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek

Explanation: Medication should be given slowly along the cheek to prevent aspiration.

Question 55

Which technique is appropriate when administering medication to an infant?

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek
  2. Place at back of throat
  3. Mix with large bottle of formula
  4. Force infant supine
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Use oral syringe along cheek

Explanation: Medication should be given slowly along the cheek to prevent aspiration.